The Xi Jinping administration’s Ministry of Commerce has warned against the U.S. using tariffs to coerce other countries into restricting economic and trade cooperation with China.
What Happened: According to a recent release by the ministry, its spokesperson told reporters that President Donald Trump‘s administration is “promoting hegemonic politics and implementing unilateral bullying in the economic and trade fields.”
“It should be pointed out in particular that China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests,” the spokesperson said, according to a translated version of the statement.
If the trading partners try to isolate Beijing, “China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures in a reciprocal manner.”
The press release also stated that China is willing to strengthen solidarity and coordination with all parties, work together to resist unilateral bullying, safeguard its rights and interests, and defend international fairness and justice.
